OBD2 Link Error
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Racer
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OBD2 Link Error
Hi All,
When I first bought my 2004 I could read the codes with an OBD2 reader with no problems.
I then bought and tried a mini-VCI cable with Techstream (never got it to work) and since then even my old OBD2 reader just gives a Link Error.
Does anyone know how to reset or fix this? I now have another VSC Off/CEL and need to read the codes to find out what it is, but can't.
I may have to resort to going to a Lexus dealer to read the codes.
Thanks,
George
When I first bought my 2004 I could read the codes with an OBD2 reader with no problems.
I then bought and tried a mini-VCI cable with Techstream (never got it to work) and since then even my old OBD2 reader just gives a Link Error.
Does anyone know how to reset or fix this? I now have another VSC Off/CEL and need to read the codes to find out what it is, but can't.
I may have to resort to going to a Lexus dealer to read the codes.
Thanks,
George
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Racer
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From: ESSEX, UK
That would suck big time. I'll take it to a Lexus dealer and ask them to read the code for me. If they can't then I have a bigger problem.
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Racer
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From: ESSEX, UK
Hi all, problem solved, was a busted wire. I removed the panel the OBD2 connector is fitted to and as soon as it came out I could see the problem.
Popped the connector out and soldered the wire back on, and hey presto we have Link.
The code I wanted to read turned out to be P0420 (Bank 1) so either I need to replace one of the O2 sensors, or else I have other problems like a leaky header-CAT gasket or a crack in the Y pipe..
I've reset it so we will see if it appears again. Hasn't so far on a 20 mile test loop.
Popped the connector out and soldered the wire back on, and hey presto we have Link.
The code I wanted to read turned out to be P0420 (Bank 1) so either I need to replace one of the O2 sensors, or else I have other problems like a leaky header-CAT gasket or a crack in the Y pipe..
I've reset it so we will see if it appears again. Hasn't so far on a 20 mile test loop.
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Hi All,
When I first bought my 2004 I could read the codes with an OBD2 reader with no problems.
I then bought and tried a mini-VCI cable with Techstream (never got it to work) and since then even my old OBD2 reader just gives a Link Error.
Does anyone know how to reset or fix this? I now have another VSC Off/CEL and need to read the codes to find out what it is, but can't.
I may have to resort to going to a Lexus dealer to read the codes.
Thanks,
George
When I first bought my 2004 I could read the codes with an OBD2 reader with no problems.
I then bought and tried a mini-VCI cable with Techstream (never got it to work) and since then even my old OBD2 reader just gives a Link Error.
Does anyone know how to reset or fix this? I now have another VSC Off/CEL and need to read the codes to find out what it is, but can't.
I may have to resort to going to a Lexus dealer to read the codes.
Thanks,
George
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Racer
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From: ESSEX, UK
Try pushing hard to connect it. You will have to reach behind the socket to support it.
Once I made sure that it was fully connected, all worked as it should. 😁
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